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    Electric Fuel Pump

    Electric Fuel Pump reply I have an 1986 E38 with a 44 hp Universal Diesel, now replacing the electric fuel pump. From what I can deduce this engine should use about 2.5 gph at full throttle with no load, (yours should be less), I have asked Westerbeke for an guess on consumption (gph) for...
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    Universal Diesel 5432 - Rear Main Seal Leaking

    Rear main seal leaking on M5444 I have the same problem on my '86 E38 with a Universal Diesel M5444. I think it developed from over-filling the oil at an oil change (the dipstick stopper will not stay in place, and I had to guess at the correct level). I am having trouble getting the correct...
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    Quadrant Steering repairs on 1985 Ericson 381

    Quadrant pulley mount Thanks Al, but I would not have any use for the other parts and I have a quote from a local shop to make a mount for $200. Hopefully you can sell the whole steering set-up close to home. :nerd:
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    Ericson 39 Parts for Sale

    Steering part for E-38 Aloha, I urgently need a bolt-on mount for the wire-rope side-pulley of the quadrant-steering on my E-38 (1986). Pics of my broken one are below. I would be happy to pay $50 for the labor of removing one of yours + a modest amount for the mount + shipping cost to...
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    Quadrant Steering repairs on 1985 Ericson 381

    Ericson steering No, first incident happened to 1984 E-35 in 2011, this pulley-mount break incident happened on 1986 E-38 2 days ago.
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    Quadrant Steering repairs on 1985 Ericson 381

    Quadrant stops on E-38 My quadrant stops are in good shape. They stop the turn of the quadrant/rudder, but they do not stop the movement of the chain on the wheel-sprocket; that's where you get over-strain on the wire-chain, and cause damage like the two I mentioned. If nothing breaks you...
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    Quadrant Steering repairs on 1985 Ericson 381

    Ericson steering problem-broken wire pulley bracket I am trying to find a wire-rope pulley mount for my 1986 E38 in Hawaii. Pics attached. I have searched the web for the past 4 hours with no luck. I just need the mount for the 4" sheave (two 5/16" holes about 3 " o.c.; tear-drop shaped base...
  8. Advice on teaching crew-passengers about steering stops

    Advice on teaching crew-passengers about steering stops

    Aloha all, after having two broken steering incidents (2011 on E35, and 2018 on E38), both due to over-steering by unaware/untrained crew-passengers, I think it time to share this advice: always show anyone who will be steering your boat (whether in emergency or not), when to know that they...
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    Ericson Deck Problem - a word to the wise

    Great philosophical (& practical) advice/direction! It's sad that a lot of first-time boat buyers (including Ericsons) will not be exposed to the wisdon/advice on this site. We need to share this:egrin: wealth!
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    Dropping the Main - Pointers Needed

    Using a down-haul line on the main is an excellent idea as the slides-channel on my E-38 is so tight that lube doesn't do the trick. This is especially useful if using a lazy jack or Dutchman system and the really smart side of this idea is that you will be able to retrieve your main halyard in...
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    Engine problem: M50 dies on quick throttle change

    Update on my M50 engine problem 10-15-16: I've run a coupe cans of SeaFoam through the system; replaced both fuel filters, and completed a compression test (390,390, 390, 410 (front to back)*). Engine runs, starts, and idles better, but problem remains. I will be trying to do a back-pressure...
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    Seeking clean shower curtain for E-38-200

    Rod idea :nerd: Looks Great! I think I'll copy it! Mahalo
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    Engine problem: M50 dies on quick throttle change

    Hi, I recently bought a 1986 E38-200 with an M50 diesel that dies whenever I make a too-quick throttle change (up or down). I have replace the (gunged up) filters, and run a 1/2 gallon 50/50 clean diesel/Seafoam mixture through it, but still have the same problem. The engine idles ok, and...
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    Algae in tank

    Similar issue: new-old E38 with gunge at bottom of fuel tank. I just re-conditioned the fuel sender (yes it can be done) and while re-inserting it into the tank inadvertently had it touch bottom...very spongy feel, so I think there is probably mucho-gunge waiting to be removed. I plan to cut...
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